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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1963
Page
9
A school paper contest announces winners for questions and riddles. Linda Blazak, 14, Beaver Falls, Pa, and Carol Burrus, Sapulpa, Okla, are named as recent prize recipients with brief science and puzzle content included.
Pittsburgh teenager Bill Carmack aged 17 can read about 10 000 words per minute with reports of 30 000 and a high of 40 000. Observed during a speed reading course at South Hills High School he quickly summarized Alexander the Great after a 1500 word piece in 15 seconds.
Lawrence County High School forms an Honor Club led by Mrs. Lois Terry for students with two or more science fair projects or related awards. Officers include Alice Hardin as president and Bobby Gillespie as vice president. Members listed include Maurena Conner Carolyn Sparks and Linda Weatherwax among others.
Cullman County health officials praise a large polio vaccination drive with about 40000 people immunized via Sabin oral vaccine. Dr E B Barnes notes the campaign as the nation’s best run, with a turnout near 90 percent of the county’s 1960 population. One polio death occurred in the year. Vaccine distribution planned at county schools Wednesday Thursday and Friday.
The undersigned will sell for cash a 1960 Chevrolet four door H T serial 01837F146350 at public auction on September 20 1963 at 1 00 p m at Grimes Salvage Yard Highway 20 Moulton Alabama from Arthur Huddleston 507 Scruggs Huntsville Alabama. The undersigned reserves the right to bid. Joe Smith Collection Manager.
A storefront named All State Motors is described as located across from the All State Court building. The note emphasizes the business’s proximity to the courthouse but provides no further details on services, hours, or listings.
For sale: 1957 Buick Special with automatic transmission power air conditioning and tinted glass priced at 875 or 54 monthly payments. Other autos include 1960 Buick Invicta 1957 Buick two door 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air 1959 Buick four door 1960 Pontiac four door 1960 Buick four door 1951 Chevrolet pickup 1952 Chevrolet etc. Call 773-7200 at 908 Comer St Hartselle.
Car dealer list shows models from 1958 to 1962 including Chevrolets Pontiacs Fords and an Oldsmobile with options like air conditioning. The inventory includes sedans coupes and wagons with years 1958 1959 1960 1961 and 1962.
A compact catalog of vintage cars from the era lists models and years including a 1961 Chevrolet Comet two door a 1959 Oldsmobile four door a 1953 Plymouth two door and a 1958 Chevrolet Impala stick shift. Additional entries include a 1961 Ford Tudor a 1957 Dodge with V8 four door a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air four door a 1957 Ford with V8 a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air four door a 1956 Ford Tudor a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air four door and a 1956 Buick two door.
Classified ad lists multiple used cars including 1962 Rambler wagon 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air four door 1960 Oldsmobile 88 four door 1959 Pontiac four door and other early Chevrolets Buicks and Dodges. Vehicle condition noted as good with tires. Located at Mid-South Bidg. Supplies 226 Finley Dr. contact 54-2796.
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